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Cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar from £164

CAI — ZNZ
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Sun 6/1216:20 -
1 stop11h 25m
Fri 11/1204:10 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 10/11£346
Fri 18/1213:20 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 11/105:40 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 10/11£354
Fri 18/1216:20 -
1 stop9h 50m
Thu 7/106:05 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 10/11£357
Sun 6/1211:15 -
1 stop16h 30m
Sun 13/1206:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 6/11£357
Thu 31/1219:00 -
1 stop12h 10m
Thu 7/106:05 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 10/11£392
Thu 26/1123:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Thu 3/1206:05 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 6/11£393
Thu 24/1223:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 11/105:40 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 10/11£395
Thu 24/1219:00 -
1 stop12h 10m
Thu 31/1206:05 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 9/11£397
Thu 24/1221:10 -
1 stop10h 00m
Thu 7/106:05 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 10/11£398
Tue 10/1121:40 -
1 stop30h 30m
Sun 15/1106:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 6/11£401
Tue 17/1121:40 -
1 stop30h 30m
Fri 20/1104:10 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 6/11£406
Fri 18/1216:20 -
1 stop9h 50m
Fri 8/104:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 10/11£418

Find flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£346

One-way from

£164

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£506
Air Cairo
  • Air Cairo
  • 6/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 35m total
  • Cairo to Zanzibar
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Air Cairo
  • Air Cairo
  • 11/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Cairo to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Wed 9/12

11:15-05:10

1 stop16h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£164

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Wed 16/12

16:20-05:10

1 stop11h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£169

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Fri 20/11

16:20-03:10

1 stop9h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£172

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sat 21/11

20:30-05:50

1 stop8h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£172

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Wed 6/1

11:15-05:10

1 stop16h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£185

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Fri 8/1

06:00-05:50

2 stops46h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sun 20/12

20:20-07:30

1 stop10h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Mon 21/12

19:35-07:30

1 stop10h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sun 24/1

13:20-04:45

1 stop14h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/2

06:50-15:20

1 stop9h 30m

£357
Fastest return journey

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sun 22/11

02:30-10:55

1 stop7h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£365

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zanzibar from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairo to Zanzibar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of £372). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAI to ZNZ?

When flying from Cairo to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairo to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £414 and £574 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £346 on Air Cairo (6 Dec–11 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cairo to Zanzibar to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,047 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,047 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

    For as low as £481, Air Cairo can have you in Zanzibar from Cairo in 7h 25m. The distance from Cairo to Zanzibar is about 2562 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at £486. This flight start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairo to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of £372). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Cairo to Zanzibar

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£486Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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